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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "IT 102-1"
COURSE NAME: "Introductory Italian II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2014
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Siddu Pilia Gina
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: MW 4:30 PM 6:20 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 60
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: This course carries 3 semester hours of credit. Prerequisite: Placement or IT 101(As of Fall 2022: Placement or IT 101 with a grade of C or above)
OFFICE HOURS: Tutoring Center, Tiber Campus, 1st Fl.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of IT 101. This course aims at developing and reinforcing the language skills acquired in Introductory Italian I, while placing special emphasis on oral communication.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:

  • understand written and spoken Italian, through the knowledge of simple structures. Situations will be varied, but general and such as to require an interchange of every day information and routine tasks.
  • participate in simple, direct conversations on generally predictable topics related to daily activities and personal environment.
  • satisfy simple personal needs and social demands to survive in the target language culture.
  • comprehend the general meaning and some details of texts on familiar topics.
  • produce brief texts on topics of personal interests and social needs, primarily in the present, past, and future.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Listening

  • In-class listening activities: Students will listen to the instructor and to recorded texts the duration of which will be at least 250 words. Students will have to answer (orally and in writing) an increasing number of questions that test their comprehension of what they have heard.

Speaking

  • In-class oral activities and exams: Students will be examined singularly and in pairs. The type of tests will be: conversation between two students, monologues, role playing. The multiplicity of situations and the request to express personal opinions will increase from elementary level to advanced level. Conversations, monologues and role playing will be elicited by visual stimuli, texts, or questions from the instructor.

Reading

  • In-class activities and exams: Students will have to read an increasing number of texts of increasing length, complexity and of different genres. They will have to answer in writing several questions that test their comprehension of what they have read.

Writing

  • Homework assignments and exams: Students will have to answer written questions and produce written texts of increasing length, formality and complexity on topics of every day life.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Spazio Italia 2Tommasini - DiacoLoescher978-88-201-3349-8     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
2 Tests 20%
Midterm Exam 20%
2 Presentations 20%
Final Exam 30%
Attendance, Participation, and Homework 10%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are supposed to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process requires considerable practice. Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation. Students are allowed three (3) unjustified absences. The final grade will be lowered by 2 points for each additional absence. Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
SCHEDULE

WEEK 1 JAN 13 - 15

Chapter 1 - Review of definite and indefinite articles, regular and irregular nouns, agreement with adjectives, Present tense of regular and irregular verbs - Vocabulary for the permit to stay and Italian documents - Discussion on the Italian university system.

WEEK 2 JAN 20 - 22

Chapter 2 - Present tense of Piacere (to like) - Review of the Past tense (Passato prossimo) - Vocabulary for Art and exhibitons - Discussion on a famous person from your country.

WEEK 3 JAN 27 - 29

Chapter 3 - Present Conditional of Volere and Piacere ( to want and to like) - Vocabulary for travelling by train - Discussion on how Italians spend their vacations.

TEST 1 JAN 29

WEEK 4 FEB 3 - 5

Chapter 4 - Past tense (Passato prossimo) of reflexive verbs - Agreement Past participle /direct pronouns - Vocabulary for shopping - Discussion on how Italians spend their leisure time.

WEEK 5 FEB 10 - 12

Chapter 5 - Present continous (Stare + Gerundio) - Some and any (Partitivo) in Italian - Direct pronoun Ne - Food shopping vocabulary - Discussion on the Italian cuisine.

WEEK 6 FEB 17 - 19

Review chapters 1 - 5

WEEK 7 FEB 24 - 26 MIDTERM WEEK

ORAL PRESENTATION FEB 24
MIDTERM EXAM FEB 26

WEEK 8 MAR 3 - 5

Chapter 6 - Imperative - Imperative with reflexive verbs - Vocabulary of body parts, medicines, and medical check up - Discussion about sports in Italy.

WEEK 9 MAR 10 - 12

Chapter 7 - Imperfect - Vocabulary to describe your childwood - Discusion on the Italian school system.

SPRING BREAK MAR 17 - 21

WEEK 10 MAR 24 - 26

Chapter 8 - Imperfect Vs Passato prossimo - Imperfect of Volere, Potere, and Dovere (want, can, and must) - Vocabulary for emergency in your apartment - Discussion about public services in Italy.

TEST 2 MAR 26

WEEK 11 MAR 31 - APR 2 - APR 4 (make-up day for APR 21)

Chapter 9 - Comparatives - Vocabulary for talking about someone famous - Discussion on a famous Italian singer.

WEEK 12 APR 7- 9

Chapter 10 - Future tense - Vocabulary for talking about future plans - Discussion about what young Italians want to do in their future.

WEEK 13 APR 14 - 16

Review chapters 6 - 10

WEEK 14 APR 23 (No class on APR 21 - national holiday)

ORAL PRESENTATION

FINAL EXAM APR 26 - MAY 2 (TBD)